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A review by alyssaindira
Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill
4.0
*no spoilers were harmed in the making of this review*
"Safety ensures survival"
Hey guys, so I finished Ever the Hunted (A Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill. This was a pretty good book, if I do say so myself. I easily got lost in the storyline. Sometimes maybe a bit too lost, lol. But it was just that easy to slip into the book, and before I knew it, I was flying through the pages. i was like, surely I missed something?? But when I back tracked, I hadnt. The story was just that flowing and of ease to breeze through. The writing was great, not packed with to much info, but having just enough that it was easy to navigate this new world. The descriptions were just enough so that I knew what was happening, but wasnt overwhelmed. I got to know the characters, but I wasnt too immeshed in trying to figure them out. It was a great balance. This story was just swirling with deceptions and betrayals and revelations and all that good stuff. I actually thought that the way the story was written, it effortlessly built up to some of the major plottwists. I mean, it made it not as shocking, but it helped a lot with just understanding how the character reacted to learning these truths and dealing with the fallout. Now, that was only in regards to the major shock of the story. There were several other surprises along the way. Most of them revolving around the people that the main character held close to her heart. First her father, then her Cohen, then...another whom I shall not name in case of spoiler. But a lot,a lot happened in this novel. And although this novel has many "travel scenes" they didnt feel like that at all. Usually I skim through scenes like that because it is all fluff and doesnt really contribute to the story. However, these travel scenes were just as crucial to the novel as any of the action scenes. The travel scenes did not drag, and even if it seemed like they were about to drag, BOOM, action event happens and stirs everything back up. So yes, I liked the plotline of this novel. And the ending, whew, that was a whirlwind, I couldnt read it fast enough as everything unfurled in rapid succession. Bang bang bang. Oy. I had to take a breather. Man. So yes, I really liked the novel.
Now, the main character Britta, she was amazing. So determined and focused and she almost never loses sight of her endgoal, even when the universe practically tries to shove her off course time and time again. I feel like she was the most influenced by her father through most of the novel, which obviously is because she is driven to find his killer. And during the journey to find the killer, she finds out alot about him, and about herself. Secrets, secrets everywhere. I think she acted appropriately and realistically as the world she thought she knew comes crashing down around her. The feelings she had about everything, they were believable and true. Britta has flaws, just like any other person, but she also has strengths. Both her flaws and strengths seem to be tethered to one particular person. Cohen. Gods. I loved Cohen. He was just so daring and dashing. Handsome and a handful. Protective to a fault. I just loved him so much. And the chemistry and pain between Brit and him was electric. *fans self* They were just so amazing together, even if sometimes he acted like a jerk or came on too headstrong/arrogant. Thats just men for ya. Cant live with em, cant live without them. Alright, there was another character that I really grew to admire, but I am afraid if I say who it is, it will spoiler something. and I would hate to do that. The person is someone who Brit ends up being really close with and shares a deep connection with. For people who have read this book, i think they will know who I am talking about. If you dont, gotta read this book. Haha. Alright, I think I prattled on long enough. As always, if you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. Bye
"Safety ensures survival"
Hey guys, so I finished Ever the Hunted (A Clash of Kingdoms #1) by Erin Summerill. This was a pretty good book, if I do say so myself. I easily got lost in the storyline. Sometimes maybe a bit too lost, lol. But it was just that easy to slip into the book, and before I knew it, I was flying through the pages. i was like, surely I missed something?? But when I back tracked, I hadnt. The story was just that flowing and of ease to breeze through. The writing was great, not packed with to much info, but having just enough that it was easy to navigate this new world. The descriptions were just enough so that I knew what was happening, but wasnt overwhelmed. I got to know the characters, but I wasnt too immeshed in trying to figure them out. It was a great balance. This story was just swirling with deceptions and betrayals and revelations and all that good stuff. I actually thought that the way the story was written, it effortlessly built up to some of the major plottwists. I mean, it made it not as shocking, but it helped a lot with just understanding how the character reacted to learning these truths and dealing with the fallout. Now, that was only in regards to the major shock of the story. There were several other surprises along the way. Most of them revolving around the people that the main character held close to her heart. First her father, then her Cohen, then...another whom I shall not name in case of spoiler. But a lot,a lot happened in this novel. And although this novel has many "travel scenes" they didnt feel like that at all. Usually I skim through scenes like that because it is all fluff and doesnt really contribute to the story. However, these travel scenes were just as crucial to the novel as any of the action scenes. The travel scenes did not drag, and even if it seemed like they were about to drag, BOOM, action event happens and stirs everything back up. So yes, I liked the plotline of this novel. And the ending, whew, that was a whirlwind, I couldnt read it fast enough as everything unfurled in rapid succession. Bang bang bang. Oy. I had to take a breather. Man. So yes, I really liked the novel.
Now, the main character Britta, she was amazing. So determined and focused and she almost never loses sight of her endgoal, even when the universe practically tries to shove her off course time and time again. I feel like she was the most influenced by her father through most of the novel, which obviously is because she is driven to find his killer. And during the journey to find the killer, she finds out alot about him, and about herself. Secrets, secrets everywhere. I think she acted appropriately and realistically as the world she thought she knew comes crashing down around her. The feelings she had about everything, they were believable and true. Britta has flaws, just like any other person, but she also has strengths. Both her flaws and strengths seem to be tethered to one particular person. Cohen. Gods. I loved Cohen. He was just so daring and dashing. Handsome and a handful. Protective to a fault. I just loved him so much. And the chemistry and pain between Brit and him was electric. *fans self* They were just so amazing together, even if sometimes he acted like a jerk or came on too headstrong/arrogant. Thats just men for ya. Cant live with em, cant live without them. Alright, there was another character that I really grew to admire, but I am afraid if I say who it is, it will spoiler something. and I would hate to do that. The person is someone who Brit ends up being really close with and shares a deep connection with. For people who have read this book, i think they will know who I am talking about. If you dont, gotta read this book. Haha. Alright, I think I prattled on long enough. As always, if you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. Bye